EPISODE · Jul 8, 2026 · 2 MIN
Worth two in a bush
from Guitar Emporium · host Richard
A bird in the hand - is worth two in the bushThe proverb means it is better to hold onto something you already have than to risk it for the possibility of gaining something greater that may never materializeThe saying "a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush" advises caution and prudence. It emphasizes that having a certain, smaller benefit is preferable to pursuing a larger, uncertain one. This can apply to material possessions, relationships, career opportunities, or investments. For example, it is wiser to keep a stable job rather than risk it for a potentially higher-paying but uncertain position, or to maintain a current relationship rather than jeopardize it for someone else Writing Explained+3. The proverb essentially warns against greed and unnecessary risk-takingSupport the show
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A bird in the hand - is worth two in the bush The proverb means it is better to hold onto something you already have than to risk it for the possibility of gaining something greater that may never materialize The saying "a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush" advises caution and prudence. It emphasizes that having a certain, smaller benefit is preferable to pursuing a larger, uncertain one. This can apply to material possessions, relationships, career opportunities, or investments. For ...
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